Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a group of over 30 genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. As healthcare practitioners, staying updated on the latest diagnostic procedures and associated ICD-10 codes or partnering with a medical coding...
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, up to 30% of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA), an inflammatory form of arthritis. It can also occur in people without the skin...
As everybody celebrates the holidays, emergency departments and trauma centers are gearing up to treat festivity-related mishaps. Christmas and New Year are full of fun and cheer, but sadly, these...
MACRA, the Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act and its related payment system reward value of care and is impacting the revenue of hospitals, clinics, physicians' practices. Reporting for...
Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is a procedure that combines a bronchoscope with ultrasound to visualize airway wall and structures adjacent to it and allows physicians to take samples for biopsy...
In this transitional scenario where the industry is moving from fee-for-service to value-based payment, healthcare providers need novel strategies to optimize reimbursement. The following best...
CPT codes are used to report medical procedures and services for processing claims. However, medical coding service providers are well aware that, sometimes, a CPT code may not be sufficient to...
The American Medical Association (AMA) released several changes to CPT codes and descriptors during its 2018 CPT and RBRVS symposium held in Chicago Nov. 15-17. Physicians and their medical coding...
Quality medical billing and coding services are an essential component of the revenue cycle management solutions provided by experienced outsourcing companies. Internal coding audits strengthen...
Myocardial infarction (MI) or heart attack involves necrosis of heart muscle secondary to prolonged ischemia. It is estimated that about 1.5 million cases of MI occur every year in the United...
A diverse family of rare cancers, sarcomas can develop in connective tissues and affect virtually any part of the body. Sarcomas grow in connective tissue - cells that connect or support other kinds...
